“The Devil’s Chessboard” – An Interview with Allen Dulles-Biographer David Talbot
Few people have influenced the history of the 20th century more profoundly than Wall-Street-solicitor and CIA-director Allen Dulles. Even in retirement, the mighty puppet master continued to wield more influence than the US vice presidents actually in power. Although Dulles's schemes are vital to an understanding not only of US-espionage, but also of the 40s, 50s and 60s, most historians prefer to avoid a topic, which is uncomfortable in several ways.